Anita Sarkeesian American Journalist Born 1983 in Toronto
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Anita Sarkeesian is an American journalist from Toronto, born on 15 August 1983. She has 210K subscribers on YouTube, as counted in March 2025.
Early life
Anita Sarkeesian was educated at York University and California State University, Northridge.
Career
There is one screen credit listed as well, Tropes vs. Women in Video Games (2013).
Recognition
Her awards include an award at the Peabody Awards. She has also won an award at the Game Developers Choice Awards (2014) and the Silver Play Button. The records list 4 awards won by her.
Filmography
1 credit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013– | Tropes vs. Women in Video Games | Director | TV series |
Awards and nominations
4 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Game Developers Choice Awards | Won | |
| Peabody Awards | Won | ||
| Silver Play Button | Won | ||
| Time 100 | Won |
Personal life
She studied at York University and California State University, Northridge.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Anita Sarkeesian?
Anita Sarkeesian is 43 years old, born on 15 August 1983 in Toronto.
How many followers does Anita Sarkeesian have?
Anita Sarkeesian has 210K subscribers on YouTube, as counted in March 2025.
What is Anita Sarkeesian’s nationality?
Anita Sarkeesian is American, born in Toronto.
Has Anita Sarkeesian won any awards?
Yes. 4 awards are on record, including Game Developers Choice Awards (2014).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q510653), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Official GDC · CC BY 2.0
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